'I have written to the police several times about getting a traffic warden down here,' he said.

'It has been a regular priority at PACT meetings.

South Wales Police are this week continuing their investigations into the incident, which happened near the Rhos Surgery. One person was arrested for alleged public order offences in Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, at the same time.

The arrested person has not been charged but the offence is subject to a separate investigation.

South Wales Police would not comment on whether the two incidents were related.

Anyone with information about the fatality can contact Aberdare CID on 01685 872456.